through some strange loop of thought it reminds me of my visit to the kitchenware shop last week (one of my fave kind of shops next to bookshops and record shops) where I saw a cookie cutter in the shape of a dog bone. On further inspection it came with a booklet of cookie recipes. Not cookies for humans in the shape of a dog cookie, as I had hoped, but genuine dog cookies, for dogs. I was rather disappointed, but I have plenty of cookbooks doing cookies very well, so I shouldn't complain.

Pooh's sense of what is important in life is always so spot on, I'm really happy that you invited him to the party, Jason!I'm not quite sure whether Moni's guest is quite as merry, but the picture did make me laugh out loud.

Thanks guys, this year is one of the awkward round figures and I really appreciate your support and encouragement.